The Haitian Internet Newsletter

Haiti's Brain Drain: 85 percent of Haitian College Graduates leave the country

Did I read this correctly? Eighty five percent of college graduates in Haiti leave the country. Talk about a brain drain! more »

May 30, 2012 8:19 PM   7 Comments

Lalo Legume - Lalo with beef - The best Haitian Food

Many Haitians love to eat lalo (jute leaves) but lalo legume cooked with beef is the best. Discover this simple recipe. more »

May 3, 2017 11:43 AM

Embracing Identity: Why some Haitian women retain their maiden names and refuse to take their husbands names after marriage

In Haitian culture, a woman get married, she loses her last name and take her husband's last name. That's what we all know to be true. While the majority of Haitian women do adopt their husband's name after marriage, an increasing number of women are choosing to retain their maiden names or combine it with the last name of their husbands. This decision is creating problems in many relationships. more »

August 1, 2023 11:28 AM   1 Comment

Top 10 list of Strong and Empowering Women in Haitian History

Haitian history is rich with strong and influential women who have made significant contributions to their country and beyond. Here are some names of remarkable Haitian women: more »

July 25, 2023 12:14 PM

Former Haiti Police Chief Michel-Ange Gedeon Honors the Legacy of Journalist Liliane Pierre-Paul

In a poignant display of respect and admiration, former Haiti police chief, Michel-Ange Gedeon, paid his heartfelt tribute to the departed journalist, Liliane Pierre-Paul. more »

July 31, 2023 6:57 PM

Michele Bennett recalls Liliane Pierre-Paul's anti Duvalier fight, wrote about her death of on Twitter

Former Haiti first lady Michele Bennett Duvalier remembers Liliane Pierre Paul's fight against her late husband, ex president Jean-Claude Duvalier, as she paid her respects to the departed journalist. more »

July 31, 2023 6:20 PM

Farewell to a Journalism Icon: Remembering Liliane Pierre-Paul of Radio Kiskeya

On Monday 31 July, 2023, Radio Kiskeya announced the death of their famous journalist Liliane Pierre-Paul over the air. The Haitian media was mourning the death of one their best. more »

July 31, 2023 4:09 PM

Gade Video sa: ZAFEM music Le Plein, Twoubadou Style

Watch this video of a group of young Haitian artists in Haiti performing the popular song "Le Plein" by ZAFEM twoubadou Style. more »

July 27, 2023 2:47 PM

Some if us live is like roosters in a cockfight - But who wins the cockfight?

The Haitian people are in a cockfight -- There is a lot of cockfighting going on in the Haitian community. We fight amongst ourselves, our kids live with the shame while the world is laughing at us. It's like a cockfight. more »

May 11, 2005 12:00 AM

Bouki and Ti Malice, where do they come from and how did they end up in Haitian folklore and storytelling?

Growing up in Haiti we all heard stories of Bouki and Ti Malice but have you ever wondered where these two popular characters Bouki and Ti Malice originate from? Here is what I found out. more »

July 26, 2023 8:04 PM